Xi Slams Technological Barriers During Dutch Premier’s Visit
- US is pushing for tighter controls on sales by ASML to China
- Xi warns barriers ‘only lead to division and confrontation’
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Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized “technological barriers” during Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s visit to Beijing as the US pushes to tighten controls on ASML Holding NV’s chipmaking-equipment sales to the Asian country.
“Artificially creating technological barriers and cutting off industrial and supply chains will only lead to division and confrontation,” Xi said, according to state broadcaster CCTV. “The Chinese people also have the right to legitimate development, and no forces can hinder the pace of China’s technological progress.”